Efficiency and renewables

Q&A with Chris Cormack: What role can VPPs play in Australia's energy transition?

07 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Discover Energy

Chris Cormack, Executive General Manager, Discover Energy, discusses the potential of virtual power plants and related technology in shaping the future of Australia's networks and grids.


Sweeping new building reforms encompass energy efficiency, EVs

07 September, 2022

Building ministers have agreed on national reforms to make new homes more accessible and energy efficient, including making it easier for people living in apartments to own an EV.


Partnership to increase Aust energy storage capacity

06 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Powin LLC

A new partnership between Powin LLC and Akaysha Energy will bring 1.7 GWh of energy storage systems to Australia.


EV charging project uses street-side power poles

05 September, 2022

Intellihub's upcoming trial aims to highlight the potential of using existing infrastructure that already has power running to it, such as street power poles, and will also help to understand the impact of EV chargers on the electricity network.


Carbon-free energy for Microsoft data centre

23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Microsoft Pty Ltd

Microsoft is partnering with sustainable electricity retailer Ecotricity to ensure its new data centre in NZ will be powered by 100% carbon-free energy.


Australia's longest EV fast-charging network for WA

16 August, 2022 | Supplied by: JET Charge

WA will soon be home to Australia's longest continuous EV fast-charging network, with the state government awarding JET Charge the contract to provide 98 EV chargers at 49 locations.


How lighting technology can protect sensitive environments

16 August, 2022 by Rico Schulz | Supplied by: R. STAHL Australia Pty Ltd

When planning and installing lighting systems for industrial plants, ever more emphasis is being placed on considering the ecological aspects.


Sense AI technology real-time energy monitoring for smart meters

15 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Sense

The Sense AI technology — which can be embedded in the smart meter — can provide data that is vital to flexible grid management.


Lumel ND45 series IoT photovoltaic power frequency analyser

12 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Control Devices Australia

The Lumel ND45 is an IoT intelligent electronic device (IED) with data-logging and report-generating capabilities.


Wave-powered energy a first for Israel's electricity grid

09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Eco Wave Power

Eco Wave Power has announced official commencement of test runs of its newly installed wave energy pilot project at the Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, Israel.


ACT's Gas Transition Pathway criticised

09 August, 2022

The policy will deny customers choice of energy supply, may cost them more in power bills and will remove the low-cost opportunity to utilise existing infrastructure to decarbonise gas, Energy Networks Australia said.


Large-scale battery production planned for Sweden

09 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

To meet a growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has begun the process of establishing a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.


Westfield centres to be powered by Qld renewables

03 August, 2022

Queensland's publicly owned energy generator and retailer CleanCo will provide renewable energy for Westfield centres across the state.


1700 green energy charge points for Europe

02 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd

The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the TRATON GROUP have completed the final step in forming a joint venture for charging infrastructure in Europe.


Toyota brings hydrogen to Marvel Stadium

02 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd

In a demonstration of its hydrogen technology, Toyota used a stationary fuel cell to power the iconic Marvel Stadium sign and coaches' box for July's Round 19 AFL clash.


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